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Generic Federal FOIA

This is a request under the Freedom of Information Act, 5 U.S.C. § 552.
I request access to and copies of records concerning: [describe records].
This request is made for public interest and non‑commercial purposes.
Please waive all fees and expedite processing as appropriate.
Electronic delivery preferred. If denied in whole or in part, please
justify all withholdings by reference to specific FOIA exemptions.

State Public Records (generic)

Pursuant to the state public records law, I request copies of records related to: [describe].
Please provide electronic copies. If any part is withheld, please provide an
index of records withheld and the specific statutory exemption relied upon.

Appeal Language

This is an administrative appeal of your adverse determination.
The agency improperly withheld records / applied exemptions.
Please conduct a de novo review and release the requested records.

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